intensifying adverbs

There are certain adverbs called intensifying adverbs that commonly are used with other words in order to strengthen their meaning.^[1]https://biblioberlitz.com/mapfre/course/esther-grammar-c1-c2-advanced/lessons/esther-intensifying-adverbs

Below are some common adverb collocations that you should know.

Bitterly

This intensifying adverb is often used to express a strong negative emotion.

For example:

• Cold: It was a bitterly cold winter.
• Disappointed: We were bitterly disappointed in losing the match.
• Regret: I bitterly regretted not studying for the exam.
• Resent: She bitterly resented us for abandoning her.

Deeply

This intensifying adverb is often used with strong emotions.

For example:

• Ashamed: I am deeply ashamed of my actions.
• Hurt: We were deeply hurt that you did not come to the funeral.
• Move: The movie was deeply moving.
• Offended: They were deeply offended for not being invited to the party.

Highly

This intensifying adverb is often used to express probability.

For example:

• Controversial: That is a highly controversial topic.
• Effective: This is a highly effective form of therapy.
• Probable: It is highly probable that you will get in a crash.
• Unlikely: It is highly unlikely that anything bad will happen.

Ridiculously

This intensifying adverb is often used when something is extreme or difficult to believe.

For example:

• Cheap: The sale is great. All the stuff in the store are ridiculously cheap!
• Easy: The exam was ridiculously easy.
• Long: That was a ridiculously long journey.
• Small: We have a ridiculously small car for the number of people we need to take.

Strongly

This intensifying adverb is often used to express opinions.

For example:

• Believe: I strongly believe that exercise and a healthy diet are good for you.
• Deny: The defendant strongly denied their involvement in the crime.
• Dislike: She strongly dislikes vegetables.
• Support: We strongly support your decision.